Manningham is home to a range of native plants and sites of environmental significance. Learn about the plants and ecology in your local area and how you can help preserve them.
Native plants
Native plants, also known as ‘indigenous plants’, are a low maintenance and cost-effective choice for Manningham gardens, as they’re suited to our soils and climate.
They also provide habitat for local wildlife and are essential to preserving biodiversity.
To learn more about native plants, download our gardening guide, Native Splendour. This resource helps you find plants that will enhance your garden and shares tips for successful planting.
Mosses, liverworts, fungi and lichens
Tiny organisms such as mosses, liverworts, fungi and lichens are crucial for water retention, nutrient recycling and prevention of soil erosion.
In this brochure, produced by the Manningham, Whitehorse, Banyule and Nillumbik Councils, you can explore the kinds of organisms which live in Manningham.
Sites of biological significance
Sites of biological significance are areas of remnant indigenous habitat - at a local, regional, state and national level.
Managing your land
The Manningham Land Management Guide aims to help small property owners better manage their land, including developing an ongoing weed control plan.
Weed control
Weeds are plants that invade and thrive in environments where they do not naturally occur. Explore our Manningham Weeds Identification Booklet to identify environmental weeds and understand how to control them.
Declared noxious weeds
By law, landholders are required to control or eradicate noxious weeds, as proclaimed under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994.
Agriculture Victoria's website contains more detailed information on noxious weeds and how you can protect your property.
Tree management
Managing our trees is essential for maintaining the health and wellbeing of our community and surrounding environment. Find out about our street tree planting program, how we manage our trees and how to request a new street tree.